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- 00040297 abstract "Even when the class bully at her new school makes fun of her, Molly remembers what her grandmother told her and she feels good about herself.".
- 00040415 abstract "Henry, a very sick little hedgehog, receives treatment from the White Wolf that makes him feel even worse but eventually cures him, and through the ordeal he holds a stone to help him stay strong and brave.".
- 00040495 abstract "Simia, a young monkey, wants to grab any pretty thing she sees, but from experience she discovers that this is not always a good idea.".
- 00040509 abstract "Molly lives with her mother in a fancy Manhattan apartment, where she is lonely except for her cat and her magical dress that turns her into anyone she wants to be.".
- 00040556 abstract "Cowgirl Rosie and the sheriff venture into the desert to track down Rosie's missing baby bison.".
- 00040557 abstract "Twelve-year-old Gabby feels that she needs a mother to help her grow into a woman, so when things between her father and his latest girlfriend do not work out, Gabby set off for the last place she remembers seeing her own mother.".
- 00040570 abstract "Because they freed a shark caught in a net, the fearsome Shark God rescues a brother and sister from the cruel king's imprisonment and helps them find a new, peaceful kingdom across the sea.".
- 00040649 abstract "An old black man finds a baby abandoned in a dumpster and raises him in a rough Los Angeles neighborhood to know both African American and Mexican American ways.".
- 00040680 abstract "When Ernie leaves the city and goes to live in the Aboriginal reserve of Arnhem Land, he sends letters to his old classmates describing the activities of his new friends.".
- 00040702 abstract "After his anger erupts into violence, Cole, in order to avoid going to prison, agrees to participate in a sentencing alternative based on the native American Circle Justice, and he is sent to a remote Alaskan Island where an encounter with a huge Spirit Bear changes his life.".
- 00040704 abstract "The students in Mrs. Madoff's class keep track of the days they have been in school, marking each interval of ten, until they reach 100 days.".
- 00040707 abstract "A little girl is very upset when her baby brother drools on her doll, but during a time-out, she thinks of some of the things she likes about her brother.".
- 00040708 abstract "When a warthog sneezes while carrying soup to the table, he begins an onomatopoeic chain reaction that involves the whole family.".
- 00040711 abstract "Little Monster is concerned about leaving his parents behind when he grows up to be an explorer in outer space.".
- 00040798 abstract "Two little trains, one streamlined, the other old-fashioned, puff, puff, puff, and chug, chug, chug, on their way West.".
- 00040799 abstract "Even though the other animals exclude him from the Christmas play because of his quills, Little Porcupine still ends up in a starring role.".
- 00040816 abstract "Fourteen-year-old Emily finds refuge in a tree house in the yard of her new home in Seattle and develops a friendship with a troubled girl.".
- 00040881 abstract "Chronicles the joys and sorrows of the four March sisters as they grow into young women in nineteenth-century New England.".
- 00040885 abstract "A miser learns the true meaning of Christmas when three ghostly visitors review his past and foretell his future.".
- 00040886 abstract "Miss Mouse, a mischievous rag doll, takes an airplane trip to visit Granny.".
- 00040889 abstract "A hardworking family gets their own house at last by joining a community program that restores old houses. Includes a note about housing organizations, such as Habitat for Humanity.".
- 00040901 abstract "A rabbit gets stranded on a deserted island with a trunk full of treasure and must find his way home.".
- 00040902 abstract "Follows the experiences over the course of a year of five-year-old Charlotte Tucker, who would grow up to become the grandmother of Laura Ingalls Wilder, living with her family in Roxbury, Massachusetts, during the War of 1812.".
- 00040904 abstract "In this story based on true events, sixteen-year-old Eva and her female friends become obsessed with a charismatic young man who comes to Corvallis, Oregon, in 1904, claiming to be a Christian prophet.".
- 00040905 abstract "School newspaper reporter Casey Smith searches out the person who is trying to sabotage Trumbull Middle School's star cheerleader, while also puzzling over her friends' constant worrying about their looks.".
- 00040906 abstract "A little girl falls down a rabbit hole and discovers a world of nonsensical and amusing characters.".
- 00040907 abstract "Talkative, ten-year-old Rebecca goes to live with her spinster aunts, one harsh and demanding, the other soft and sentimental, and spends seven difficult but rewarding years growing up in their company.".
- 00040966 abstract "Ellie and her friends, five Australian teenagers who survived the enemy invasion of their country, use guerrilla tactics to support a major counterattack by New Zealand troops.".
- 00040978 abstract "Discusses the changing roles, rights, and contributions of Afro-Americans in the United States during the colonial period from 1607 to 1763. Also includes a chronology of significant events.".
- 00040981 abstract "Little Raccoon has adventures fishing by himself at night, venturing into the outside world beyond his woods, and babysitting two tricky chipmunks.".
- 00040982 abstract "When Miss Pearl falls and breaks her hip, her potbellied pig Little Flower goes for help.".
- 00040983 abstract "Little Horse falls into the stream and is swept away into a dangerous adventure and a new life.".
- 00040984 abstract "Alexandra, a young Jewish girl from Jerusalem, describes her life and the creation of Hanukkah, more than 2000 years ago.".
- 00040986 abstract "When Old Man Winter lets his snow ponies out of the barn, they run into the world, and everything that they touch turns white.".
- 00041061 abstract "Her loving relationship with the black woman who works for her family and her friendship with two black neighbors in the small Mississippi town where she grows up in the 1950s and 1960s brings Teddy into conflict with her racist father, a member of the local Ku Klux Klan.".
- 00041075 abstract "After her sister Laura is murdered in South Africa, Berry and her estranged father travel there to participate in the dedication of a memorial in her name.".
- 00041077 abstract "The kids of Liberty Street join forces to help the Araboolies when mean General Pinch orders them to move because they look different.".
- 00041078 abstract "When Mike discovers that his rough-and-tumble new puppy is a female, he tries to make her into a dainty dog.".
- 00041081 abstract "Describes a 1997 discovery of the fossilized remains of a dinosaur nesting ground and what it told the fossil hunters of the habits and behavior of the dinosaurs that used it.".
- 00041082 abstract "This collection of nine short stories presents episodes of education gone awry.".
- 00041083 abstract "A young Korean girl and her family find it difficult to learn English and adjust to life in America.".
- 00041181 abstract "After her mother leaves home suddenly, thirteen-year-old Sal and her grandparents take a car trip retracing her mother's route. Along the way, Sal recounts the story of her friend Phoebe, whose mother also left.".
- 00041183 abstract "Seven generations of a Jewish family hear stories of their family history, all told while making apple strudel.".
- 00041185 abstract "Living in a rural community in Wisconsin during the 1950s, eleven-year-old Amanda gradually and painfully learns a lot about herself, her parents, and her older sister.".
- 00041186 abstract "Eleven-year-old Jennalee is jealous when a slow-thinking black man arrives in her Smoky Mountains community and claims to be the son of Uncle Beau, the owner of the general store and Jennalee's only friend.".
- 00041229 abstract "After a hit to the face that knocks her out momentarily, a soccer halfback develops a fear of the ball.".
- 00041231 abstract "When Binky is accused of vandalizing school property, Buster and Fern test their detective skills to find the real culprit.".
- 00041307 abstract "When a flu epidemic strikes the staff of the Chronicle, Joe and Wishbone are called into detective duty as well as serving as replacement reporters.".
- 00041322 abstract "After being taken to Norway as slaves, an Irish brother and sister sail with their Norwegian master to Iceland, where they spend an adventurous year, all the time dreaming of returning home to Ireland.".
- 00041372 abstract "Even after a story, being tucked in, and warm milk, Sam is not ready to go to sleep until his mother kisses him good-night.".
- 00041373 abstract "Having given her baby up for adoption, Nikki tries to explain her feelings about abortion to her classmates, while struggling with a relationship that may be leading her away from God and while being exposed to dangerous vandalism at school.".
- 00041395 abstract "Felix feels bad and does not want to eat or play, so his mother takes him to Doctor Duck, who makes everything better.".
- 00041396 abstract "Worm compares the appearance of his animal friends to his own, builds a tower out of blocks, tries to stay cool in the hot sun, and watches movies on television.".
- 00041397 abstract "Mrs. Gaskitt the taxi driver, Mr. Gaskitt the heavily dressed man, and their twins, Gus and Gloria, foil a bank robbery.".
- 00041398 abstract "A young boy named Alex enjoys the homes of both of his parents who live apart but love Alex very much.".
- 00041462 abstract "In this retelling of a tale from Ghana, a wondrous spider shows two Ashanti weavers how to make intricate, colorful patterns in the cloth that they weave.".
- 00041463 abstract "A cumulative tale about a small dog named Gracie whose quiet life is disrupted by some noisy painters.".
- 00041475 abstract "Mama and Papa Bear try to teach Brother and Sister the value of money and how to manage their allowance.".
- 00041504 abstract "Illustrations and simple, rhyming text portray the way of life of the Nez Percé people, and how everything changed after the white men arrived, as seen through the eyes of a young girl, Broken Feather.".
- 00041524 abstract "Illustrations and brief text describe a visit to a pond, including clothes, equipment, and things to see and do.".
- 00041526 abstract "A stroll by the sea involves a windbreaker, sunglasses, binoculars, the watching of slick fish and wet waves, and the collecting of shells.".
- 00041527 abstract "Climbing a mountain involves seeing slithering snakes, reading a map, and watching a sunset from the summit.".
- 00041528 abstract "Illustrations and brief text describe a visit to the desert, including what to wear and things to see and do.".
- 00041529 abstract "A walk in the woods involves seeing tall trees and silly squirrels, collecting leaves, and listening for birds.".
- 00041549 abstract "Thea's parents do not want her to dress up as a scary monster for the Halloween costume parade, but with Grandma's help she surprises them.".
- 00041660 abstract "Angelina and her best friend Alice discover the importance of teamwork when their acrobatics are the hit of the gymnastics show at the village fair.".
- 00041661 abstract "When Cousin Henry gets all the attention in the grown-up musical in which they have roles, Angelina becomes jealous, but she demonstrates her fondness for him when a crisis occurs on opening night.".
- 00041665 abstract "Angelina and some other mice are preparing for a New Year's Eve ice skating show, but the hockey players keep getting in the way until Angelina gets them involved.".
- 00041685 abstract "As he struggles to cope with his father's suicide and his mother's possible remarriage, fourteen-year-old Gregory is plagued by recurring dreams that make him question what is real.".
- 00041689 abstract "Freddy the multitalented pig publishes a newspaper for the animals on Bean Farm.".
- 00041697 abstract "When she begins dating a wealthy white senior, Ankiza must face the reactions and prejudices of other students, parents, and school officials.".
- 00041702 abstract "Small Brown Dog can't remember anything, not even his name, until his friends help him out.".
- 00041703 abstract "As they get older, three sisters decide that they must kidnap children and bring them to their secluded island home to help with the work of caring for an assortment of unusual sea creatures.".
- 00041706 abstract "Adam consults his talking freckles again after the new girl in middle school joins the boys soccer team.".
- 00041739 abstract "A retelling, based on the film version, in which the Grinch tries to stop Christmas from arriving in Who-ville by stealing all the presents and food.".
- 00041843 abstract "Juliet and Joe investigate the strange happenings at an abandoned house in the neighborhood.".
- 00041858 abstract "Presents descriptions of twenty newly-discovered monsters that cause all sorts of bad behavior.".
- 00041926 abstract "When Puppy's tooth comes out and he loses it, he figures out a way to get treats from the Tooth Fairy anyway.".
- 00041927 abstract "A little dog laments the fact that the other dogs won't play with him as long as he has a bath, a bow, and a chain.".
- 00041930 abstract "Introduces the numbers one to ten as bunnies eat, sing, swing, and more.".
- 00041940 abstract "In the Alaskan tundra, Eliza agrees to play follow the leader with a group of lemmings, a decision that may expose her and the rest of her party to danger.".
- 00041945 abstract "To escape an abusive father and an arranged marriage, fourteen-year-old Sarah, dressed as a boy, leaves her Michigan home to enlist in the Union Army, and becomes a soldier on the battlefields of Virginia as well as a Union spy working in the house of Confederate sympathizer Rose O'Neal Greenhow in Washington, D.C.".
- 00041947 abstract "When Tommy and the other Rugrats go to the museum, one of Tommy's paintings ends up on display.".
- 00041948 abstract "Blue learns to spell her name and finds other words that begin with her favorite letters: B, L, U, and E. Features rebuses.".
- 00042018 abstract "Henry Bear is determined to win the raffle for the perfect Christmas tree so he will not even consider his friend Stanley's choice of trees.".
- 00042019 abstract "A small, but clever young girl outwits a rich giant and wins all his gold.".
- 00042020 abstract "An ever-increasing group of animals go on a picnic, finding a way to divide the food that they all have contributed.".
- 00042021 abstract "A series of letters describe the actions of Goldilocks, Peter Rabbit, the Three Pigs, Little Red Hen, and other storybook characters when Little Red Hen and her chicks become the target of the unsavory Wolf and his cousin, Fer O'Cious.".
- 00042022 abstract "When Iris, her family, and the neighbors take a trip to Enchanted Lake, everyone brings what they think is needed, but the family dog turns out to present a problem.".
- 00042145 abstract "Includes statutory and regulatory authorities. Updated through Dec. 1999.".
- 00042152 abstract "After moving to a house in the country, Timothy wonders how he will make any friends, but his problem is solved when he finds an imaginative way to rescue a stranded circus train.".
- 00042153 abstract "Sally, a black Labrador retriever, is on her way to go camping in the mountains.".
- 00042154 abstract "Toni decides to have a potluck dinner party and calls each of her friends to bring an item, but because of background noise, they each bring the wrong thing.".
- 00042172 abstract "A mother shares the magic of a snowy night with her baby.".
- 00042230 abstract "When the Bean farm animals form the First Animal Republic, Freddy the pig fights for justice and fair government against plotting rats and woodpeckers.".
- 00042274 abstract "The Aldens help a farmer whose honeybees have stopped producing honey and discover a sabotage scheme.".
- 00042275 abstract "On a summer day in 1900 a family of mice is busy from dawn until dusk at their country home.".
- 00042376 abstract "A young girl keeps a journal to record what she sees and experiences on a trip to the land of the Maya with her parents.".
- 00042443 abstract "Theodore the tug has a busy day welcoming the huge tall ships from countries all over the world to Big Harbor.".
- 00042530 abstract "Thomas must overcome his fear of crossing a very scary bridge.".